Offshore Minerals Act 1998
sec.203How multiple applications are dealt with
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sec.203 How multiple applications are dealt with
Subject to subsection (2) , if a sub-block is covered by 2 or more applications for a mining or exploration permit, the Minister must deal with the applications in the order in which they are made. See also section 58 . If— the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation; the Minister must decide the order in which the applications are to be dealt with by drawing lots in the way prescribed under a regulation. (sec.203-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , if a sub-block is covered by 2 or more applications for a mining or exploration permit, the Minister must deal with the applications in the order in which they are made. See also section 58 . (sec.203-ssec.2) If— the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation; the Minister must decide the order in which the applications are to be dealt with by drawing lots in the way prescribed under a regulation.
- (a) the applications are lodged within a particular time of each other; and
- (b) the time is less than the time prescribed under a regulation;